Rick Ankiel Trades and Transactions

The Rick Ankiel trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where Rick Ankiel has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as it relates to baseball.
"The frustration that built up, it seems like it was really eroding my spirit and starting to affect my personality off the field. It just became apparent that it was time for me to move on and pursue becoming an outfielder." - St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher / Outfielder Rick Ankiel in AP Wire (R.B. Fallstrom, 03/09/2005)

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Rick Ankiel

Rick Ankiel Autograph on a 2003 Upper Deck (#RA)

Rick Ankiel Autograph on a 2003 Upper Deck (#RA)
 

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Birth Name:   Richard Alexander Ankiel
Nickname:   Hammerin' Ank or Rick or Rick the Stick
Born On:   07-19-1979  (Cancer)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Fort Pierce, Florida
Year of Death Data Died On:   Still Living
Place of Death Data Died In:   Still Living
Cemetery:   n/a
High School:   Port St. Lucie High School (Port St. Lucie, FL)
College:   None Attended
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Left   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Left
Player Height Chart Height:   6-01   Player Weight Chart Weight:   210
First Game:   08-23-1999 (Age 20)
Last Game:   Still Active
Draft:   1997 : 2nd Round (72nd) / Signing Bonus = $2,500,000
Rick Ankiel

Trades & Transactions
06-03-1997: Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round — free-agent draft.




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